"Please understand, madam, my relationship with General Sun is just a normal business relationship. He supplies goods, and I sell them."
"It's only because I have a good relationship with Sun Wanwan that General Sun thought of me when he had such a good opportunity. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been my turn. I don't know where Madam heard the rumors that the Glass Workshop was co-founded by General Sun and me."
"You're talking complete nonsense. If you didn't get a share of the glassworks, why would you have so many pieces of glass to decorate Donglai Street—"
"Then you should ask General Sun. General Sun is very wealthy and owns the entire glass workshop. In the entire Great Jing Dynasty, General Sun has the most glass. He asked me to display so many glass items on the street to create momentum for his future sales. I can't just push away this enormous wealth!"
"You! You! You're lying! You're definitely not simple!..."
Wen was furious with Jiang Shuwan, but Jiang Shuwan's explanation was flawless.
She had said when she was working with General Sun that she would tell the outside world that she was a reseller and that Liuli had nothing to do with her.
Even if she makes a lot of money, fewer people will pay attention to her.
She prefers to keep a low profile and quietly make a fortune.
"Grandma, look, I forgot, I brought you something."
Jiang Shuwan beckoned to Qingxing, who then quickly called in Chunjiao and Meixue, who were standing outside holding the fur.
"Greetings, Madam. These are furs that our young lady had brought from the north. They just arrived, and our young lady has already selected the finest ones to send to you."
"Oh my, this must be a top-quality red fox! Look at the color, the smooth feel, it's so delightful!" The lady stood up happily, touching the red fox knee pads and praising Jiang Shuwan. "No wonder everyone says that our young master's wife is favored by the old lady. Look at such fine fur, the first person she thinks of is the old lady. If the old lady doesn't love her, who else would she love?"
She realized that the Wen family had lost again today.
It's surprising that Jiang Shuwan has such great abilities, collecting so much rent, and later even helping General Sun sell glass, which will bring in another sum of money.
Goodness~~~
If she marries into the Earl's family, will the Earl's family ever lack money?
Lady Bo thought of the increasingly meager silver treasury of the Bo family. The Bo family used to be as wealthy as the Marquis's family, but ever since the noblewoman moved out of her dowry, the Bo family has been declining day by day.
It's infuriating! She wanted to marry into the Marquis's family but failed, and she hasn't even found a good daughter-in-law. It seems like all the good things in the world have been taken by the Wen family.
Mrs. Bo felt very sour inside, and her jealousy was bubbling up.
She recalled how the Wen family did not treat Jiang Shuwan well, and her gaze towards Jiang Shuwan became even more loving.
Poor thing, if she married into her family, they'd probably spoil her rotten...
"Good child, you're so thoughtful!" Madam Pei also really liked the knee braces. The old lady's knees were not good, and they would hurt badly when exposed to cold wind. These were the best thing to use in autumn and winter.
Moreover, the leather and fur of these knee pads are of good quality, and the colors are bright. Older people tend to prefer bright colors.
"I also brought some for my wife, and some for my aunt and second sister as well..."
Jiang Shuwan told Chun Jiao and Mei Xue to put the leather down, and the third wife, the fourth wife, and Pei Shushu also came after hearing the news.
"Your Highness's wife is so kind. We receive so many wonderful things from you even though it's not a holiday. We, as elders, feel quite embarrassed."
Both wives were delighted to see the furs.
The Wen family has always been stingy. If they don't cut their allowances, they'll be furious. How could they dare to ask for more?
Jiang Shuwan is quite something, sending them these fine furs.
Last winter, it was terribly cold in Beijing, and many people said that it might be just as cold this year. With these fur coats, they won't be afraid of the cold.
"Greetings, Your Highness's sister-in-law! You are very polite!"
Pei Shushu was familiar with Jiang Shuwan. The young girl bowed gracefully, still looking innocent and carefree, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jiang Shuwan.
"It's been a while since I've seen you. What have you been up to lately?"
Pei Shushu used to love going to her place for meals, but she hasn't been coming as often lately.
"My mother says I'm too impulsive, so she keeps me indoors learning needlework every day." Pei Shushu pouted as she spoke, and she held up her finger to show Jiang Shuwan that it was covered with needle marks from needlework.
Jiang Shuwan's gaze sharpened. Why was she suddenly learning needlework? Could it be that Pei Shushu was looking for a husband?
In her previous life, her marriage was not good. She married a wealthy merchant who, despite his wealth, was cunning and immoral, a cripple, and much older than her. He was also short-tempered, ruthless, and vicious. Pei Shushu was beaten, scolded, and humiliated by him every day. She attempted suicide by hanging herself several times, but the wealthy merchant saved her each time and then tormented her even more.
Pei Shushu cried every day, unable to live or die, until Pei Yanzhi, who had returned from his studies abroad, finally rescued her.
It's really strange. Although Pei Shushu is not from the eldest branch of the family, she is still the legitimate daughter of the fourth branch of the Marquis's family. How could she marry into such a family?
Suppressing her doubts, Jiang Shuwan patted her hand and said, "Go and look at the leather. You're young, so it's best to pick some bright and shiny ones to make clothes."
"Yes, thank you, sister-in-law! Shushu likes you the most!"
Pei Shushu skipped off to pick out the leather, and Jiang Yao's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets as she watched their interaction.
Pei Shushu didn't treat her like this in her previous life. From the moment she married into the Marquis's family, she treated her with disdain.
What kind of hellish places are the Earl's and Marquis's mansions?!
From top to bottom, from old to young, they really have two different faces!
She's so angry! She's so angry!
Jiang Yao gritted her teeth. Just then, Jiang Shuwan took a piece of leather and walked softly and weakly to Wen Shi.
“Madam, this is something your daughter-in-law specially picked out for you. Although Donglai Street is my private property and can't be part of the public funds, I will still give you money when I have it. Please keep this pelt. The hunter who sold it said it's from an old fox. Although the fur isn't as bright as others, it's very warm. Madam doesn't like bright colors, so this old fox pelt is perfect for you.”
"!" Wen rolled her eyes, her body went limp, and she collapsed to the ground.
"Mrs!"
"Madam, what's wrong?"
The head maids and storeroom maids behind Madam Wen rushed forward anxiously.
"What's wrong with her?" Old Madam Pei asked anxiously.
"Perhaps she's too tired and has fallen asleep. Madam has been so busy taking inventory of the storerooms lately." Jiang Shuwan said, then instructed the two maids to quickly carry Madam Wen back to rest.
"Grandma, don't worry. Sometimes I just fall asleep while I'm busy."
"Is that so? That won't do. You have to take care of your health!"
Madam Pei glanced at Madam Wen, and she roughly knew that Madam Wen had fainted from anger.
The dignified Lady Hou, after failing to seize her daughter-in-law's private property, angrily collapsed...
What an indecent thing!
Luckily, there were no outsiders present, otherwise what would it look like if word got out!
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